Paul Pogba Rejects Manchester United Return After Ferguson Treatment

Manchester United manager David Moyes has been thwarted in attempts to re-sign Paul Pogba by the player's opinion of former boss Sir Alex Ferguson, reports Ian Herbert of The Independent.

The Juventus playmaker is still aggrieved by the lack of first-team opportunities given to him by Ferguson before he left Old Trafford for the Serie A club, claims Herbert.

Meanwhile, United winger Nani could be used as a makeweight in a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, claims Charles Perrin of the Daily Express.

Graeme Yorke of the Daily Mail teased United fans with a report on Moyes attending Paris Saint-Germain's League Cup tie against Bordeaux, where Zlatan Ibrahimovic was playing for the Ligue 1 champions.

However, Yorke admitted it was unclear which player Moyes was watching during the match.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is targeting an unprecedented quadruple haul of trophies this season, reports David Anderson of the Daily Mirror.

City take on Blackburn Rovers in an FA Cup third-round replay and remain in the chase for the Premier League, Capital One Cup and Champions League this season.

City have also revived their interest in Eliaquim Mangala, but Porto are demanding £40 million for the defender, reports John Cross of the Daily Mirror.

Everton are hoping left-back Leighton Baines will sign a new contract with the club to end any lingering hopes Manchester United have of signing the England international, claims Andy Hunter of The Guardian.

Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese is on the verge of quitting the club, sparking fears of an exodus including the loss of manager Mauricio Pochettino, reports Geoff Sweet of The Sun (subscription required).

Liverpool striker Iago Aspas is a transfer target for Valencia and Real Betis, says John Cross of the Daily Mirror.

West Ham United have rejected a £4 million bid for forward Ravel Morrison by Fulham, reports Laurie Whitwell of the Daily Mail.

Hull City owner Assem Allam says he will walk away from the club if the Football Association does not allow him to change the club's name to Hull Tigers, writes Mike Walters of the Daily Mirror.